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dissension Synonyms

Another word for dissension

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• noun (Context 1)

Strong disagreement or contention that leads to discord and division within a group or organization.

Usage Example

"The proposed budget cuts caused widespread discord among the committee members."

Strongest
discord
disagreement
dissent
strife
Strong
contention
friction
conflict
factionalism
infighting
disunity

Opposites of dissension

The opposite of dissension shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

concord
harmony
consensus
unity
agreement
accord
unanimity
peace
See all opposites of dissension

• Nearby Words

disseminate
dissemination
disseminator
dissension
dissent
dissenter
dissenting

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dissension. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dissension
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